Sony E 16mm f/2.8 vs Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS

Key Differences

  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better weight (67g (2.4 oz) vs 155g (5.5 oz)).
  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better length (22.5mm vs 45mm).
  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better price (msrp) ($249 vs $449).
  • Sony E 35mm f/1.8 OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Sony E 16mm f/2.8 has a better min focus distance (24 cm vs 30 cm).
Product
Sony E 16mm f/2.8
Sony
$249
Optical Design
Focal Length16mm35mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements58
Optical Groups47
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageAPS-CAPS-C
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm53-53mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance24 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.15x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$249$449
Filter Size49mm49mm
Diameter62.6mm63mm
Length22.5mm45mm
Weight67g (2.4 oz)155g (5.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo